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LOT 3504
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 281. Rome mint. 2nd officina.
IMP PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and trophy; R(thunderbolt)S in exergue. RIC V.2 213. Near Extremely Fine.(3.80gr, 22mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, gentleman.
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